There are several players that are likely to make an impact in the Champions Trophy. After considering those in Group A, here is the analysis for Group B:

South Africa:

AB de Villiers: Named after two American presidents, Abraham Benjamin de Villiers is a talent who has grown in stature in a short time. An ever dependable entity in the South African middle order, de Villiers has many a time pulled the team out of dangerous situations. His contribution with the bat will be very crucial in South Africa's attempt to win the Champions Trophy for the second time.

Graeme Smith: The South African skipper has been a major influence in taking the his team to the top of the rankings in both Tests and One Day Internationals. As a batsman, he has shown the sturdiness that is required at the opening position. Always a team man, Graeme Smith's contribution would go a long way in taking the team to glory.

Dale Steyn: Another bowler in the breed of the 'Fast and Furious' kind, Dale Steyn is as good as his contemporaries Bond and Lee, if not better. He consistently hits the high 140s - 150s kmph mark, and has wrecked havoc in the opposition's plan of action many a time. His blazing fast deliveries breaking the stumps would be a treat to watch for millions of cricket fans around the world.

Sri Lanka:

Sanath Jayasuriya and Tillakaratne Dilshan: While Jayasuriya remains as belligerent and solid force as ever, Tillakaratne Dilshan now shares the limelight with the old war horse after re-establishing himself as an explosive opening batsman. The duo have it in them to take a game away from the opposition in a matter of a few overs. Sri Lanka would bank on its opening pair to do the damage and put the opposition bowlers out of the reckoning.

Muralitharan: There cannot be a section on players to watch involving a Sri Lankan team without mentioning the spin wizard. Holding the title of the top wicket-taker in both Tests and ODIs is no mean feat and the numbers show the hard work and dedication put in by this ever-smiling assassin. After missing a few games due to a groin injury, the maestro's return would raise panic in his opponents.

Sangakkara: He is a player who has taken to captaincy like a duck to water. While his wicket keeping skills and skippering abilities remain top notch, Sangakkara has to put up a better show with the bat, after his spate of failure in the recent times. Having said that, a player of his ability will no doubt over come that tiny hurdle.

England:

Andrew Strauss: The England captain would have a heavy burden on his shoulders following the drubbing in the ODI series at the hands of Australia. Although he got some good starts in the series, he could not convert them into big scores. In the absence of the star performers - Pietersen and Flintoff - Strauss would have to take the responsibility at the top to ensure that England do not suffer a fate similar to that experienced during the Natwest series.

James Anderson: The Lancashire quickie had a mixed Natwest series against Australia. Although he put his best foot forward, he could not contain the powerful Aussie batting. Despite this, he remains England's best bet in the bowler friendly conditions that South Africa has to offer. If the wicket provides a little support to the bowlers, Anderson can be a lethal weapon in the England arsenal.

New Zealand:

Daniel Vettori: The experienced campaigner has shown in the recent past that he can be a thorn in the opposition's flesh. While his teammates were struggling to cope with the spinners during the Sri Lankan series, Vettori displayed admirable grit in defying the Lankan bowlers. Not to be forgotten is his status as the best left arm spinner in the world.

Jesse Ryder: Sporting a moustache and wielding his bat like a gladiator's sword and to go with it, a nonchalant attitude - that is Jesse Ryder for you. However, his recent form has not been much to the team's, or indeed his own, liking, with him failing to score a big one apart from his half-century in the T20 game against Sri Lanka. However, he is just one knock away from getting back to his best.

Shane Bond: Back with a bang was Bond's story when he returned to international cricket after snapping ties with the ICL. His performance during the ODI's against India and Sri Lanka showed that the bowler still had the sting in him to tear apart an eleven. His bowling would be the key for the Kiwis who are up against strong teams such as South Africa and Sri Lanka in their group.

If there is a fast bowler who is quickly developing into a match-winner by learning and improving with each game, it is Stuart Broad of England.
Many bowlers would have found it difficult to regain confidence after being hammered for six sixes in an over, but Broad came back strongly.